Agricultural Supply Chain Auditor, Germany

We are now looking for an Agricultural Supply Chain Auditor to join our team in Germany.

What you will do 

As an Agricultural Supply Chain Auditor your main tasks will be to:

• Plan and execute supply chain agricultural audits according to accredited certification schemes, such as Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard.
• Support the coordination and execution of evaluations in Germany and within the region, this could include logistical planning, supporting consultants, liaising with clients as well as finalising and reviewing reports.
• Monitor and maintain the status of the certificate client portfolio (activations, suspensions, terminations, changes in scope, updating customer data, etc.
• Develop and maintain strong expertise in Preferred by Nature and Rainforest Alliance-SAS, policies and protocols, as well as any additional auditing services conducted in the future.
• Ensure efficiency, quality control and adherence to Preferred by Nature’s technical and administration certification protocols for all jobs directly under her/his responsibilities.
• Provide customer service to current and potential clients, including providing information about certification and the audit process, technical guidance on the interpretation of certification standards and trademark use.
• Support sales and marketing functions for Preferred by Nature services in the region. 

Who you are

• You have a university degree in Agriculture Sciences, Biology, Environmental and/or Social sciences.
• You have at least 3 years of relevant experience. 
• You are fluent in German and English languages, Dutch or French skills are a plus.
• You have knowledge/auditing experience of main certification schemes (RA, UEBT, SRP, GlobalG.A.P., CAFÉ Practices, or similar).  
• You are comfortable travelling nationwide (and internationally) as part of your job role.
• You have a high level of integrity to carry out your role ethically whilst addressing clients’ needs.
• You are passionate about sustainability and supply chain certification. 
• You are comfortable making independent decisions. The nature of the job requires you to work independently and often remotely.
• You believe in Preferred by Nature’s mission and want to contribute to it. 
• You have a valid driving license. 

If you have these qualities, we are delighted to discuss your potential further.

This is what we offer

• An in-depth onboarding and professional training to equip you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role 
• An exciting and challenging position within a dynamic and innovative international organisation with a mission-driven and passionate team 
• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development  
• Potential future international travel opportunities 
• A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant and flexible work environment
• Access to licensed, trained, experienced and accredited counsellors via our employee counselling programme
• Work time: full time
• Working location: travel 50% of the time in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, 50% working from home
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience 

Additional information: 

• The position holder reports to the Senior Programme Manager of Agriculture Supply Chains
• Expected starting date: as soon as possible